Apricot Drift® Groundcover Rose Bush

Apricot Drift® Groundcover Rose: Big color. Low maintenance. Maximum bloom.

Rosa ‘Meimirrote’ PP 23,354 – Drift® Series

What you’ll get:  Bare Root (Own Root)

Apricot Drift® is a compact, low-growing rose that delivers season-long color without the drama. Covered in apricot-colored double blooms from spring through frost, this groundcover rose is perfect for borders, slopes, containers, or anywhere you want beautiful color with minimal upkeep.

Part of the Drift® Rose Series, Apricot Drift® combines the toughness of landscape roses with the charm of miniatures. It’s disease resistant, drought tolerant, and cold hardy down to Zone 4 — no rose-sitter required. Expect a steady flush of small, ruffled blooms in soft peach, apricot, and pink tones, held against glossy dark green foliage.

Ideal for small spaces, front-of-border plantings, or massing along walkways, Apricot Drift® keeps your garden looking sharp all season long.

TL;DR?
Apricot Drift® is a compact, tough-as-nails groundcover rose with nonstop blooms, high disease resistance, and a sweet, romantic color palette. If you need a rose that works harder than you do, this one’s it.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Groundcover habit – naturally compact and spreading

• Nonstop apricot blooms from spring through frost

• Very low maintenance – ideal for beginners or busy gardeners

• Strong disease resistance – no black spot drama

• Cold hardy to Zone 4

• Perfect for slopes, borders, walkways, and containers

• Pollinator friendly – attracts bees and butterflies
  
  

Flower Traits

• Rose Type: Groundcover Rose (Drift® Series hybrid)

• Color: Apricot with peach and soft pink tones

• Petal Count: ~30–35 petals

• Bloom Size: Small (~1.5")

• Bloom Form: Double, cupped

• Fragrance: Very light, subtle

• Flowering: Continuous blooming from late spring to frost

• Vase Life: Short – not ideal for cutting
  
  

Garden Habits

• Growth Habit: Compact, low, and spreading

• Height: ~1½ ft

• Width: ~2½–3 ft

• Spacing: ~2–3 ft apart

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Hardiness Zones: USDA 4–11

• Drought Tolerant: Yes, once established

• Salt Tolerant: Yes – great for coastal gardens

• Container Friendly: Absolutely
  
  

Performance

• Rootstock: Own root

• Disease Resistance: Excellent – especially against black spot and mildew

• Care Tips: Mulch in late fall in colder zones for winter crown protection

• Maintenance: Minimal — light shaping as needed
  

Photo Credit: Star Roses